Arroz de lisa (mullet rice) is a traditional

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dish from the Atlantic (

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) coast. It is cooked with mullet, a sea fish found in

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waters, like those at

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. In addition to the mullet which are usually dried and salted previously, the rice contains vegetables (e.g., onion, ají dulce, onion), and spices (e.g., paprika, cumin, salt, pepper). It is usually served in a leaf with minced chives, accompanied by bollo, avocado salad, and guarapo.

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